62 baby names inspired by the colors of the rainbow

Color names for babies are so versatile. Sure, you could pick a color baby name that reflects your favorite shade, but a color name can be far more subtle and pay homage to so much more.

Let’s say you’re a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan — maybe you don’t want to name your baby after a bird, but what about using the color green as an inspiration? Consider a color baby name like Emerald or Jade. Or perhaps you have a favorite flower — think about the color of the bud and pick from there — like Lavender or Coral. A color baby name can also be a tribute to your alma mater, the flag of the nation of your ancestors, or an element of nature that brings you peace.

Some color baby names are also among the most popular baby names of 2023. Violet, Scarlett, and Hazel are all in the top 20 baby names for girls born in 2023, according to the Social Security Administration. Color names for boys such as Asher and Grayson are not quite as common, and both names have fallen slightly in popularity year over year.

TODAY's own Carson Daly has a child with a colorful name: His youngest, Goldie. Her older siblings are Jackson, Etta and London. His youngest child is "the pot of gold at the end of the family rainbow," Carson said, explaining her name. Her middle name is Patricia, after his beloved mom.

Here are boy and girl baby names inspired by colors, taken from the Social Security Administration’s top 1,000 most popular baby names of 2023.

Color names for boys 

1. Asher

2. Grayson

3. Greyson

4. Ashton

5. Onyx

6. Sterling

7. Sage

8. Forrest

9. Tanner

10. Ocean

11. Skyler

12. Blaze

13. Leif

14. Grey

15. Stone

Color names for girls

1. Violet

2. Scarlett

3. Hazel

4. Lily

5. Ivy

6. Willow

7. Ruby

8. Iris

9. Jade

10. Daisy

11. Juniper

12. Sage

13. Rose

14. Magnolia

15. Emma

16. Olive

17. Jasmine

18. River

19. Lilly

20. Poppy

21. Navy

22. Azalea

23. Winter

24. Rosie

25. Saige

26. Scarlet

27. Opal

28. Ivory

29. Sierra

30. Rosalina

31. Skyler

32. Violeta

33. Siena

34. Rosa

35. Clover

36. Goldie

37. Marigold

38. Emerald

39. Sky

40. Pearl

41. Skyla

42. Ocean

43. Ivey

44. Stormi

45. Roselyn

46. Indigo

47. Sapphire

This article was originally published on TODAY.com